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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer seeking high refresh rates and fast response times for a smoother gaming experience, the ViewSonic XG2431 is an affordable option. Its smaller screen and lower resolution might not be ideal for productivity or immersive media consumption. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG321UG, with its larger screen and higher resolution, is better for productivity and watching videos, offering sharper image quality and better color accuracy, which is preferable for digital photo editing. However, it is at a higher price point and its refresh rate and response time may not satisfy competitive gaming requirements as well as the XG2431. Choose the XG321UG if you prioritize visual fidelity and a larger display for work and entertainment, and the XG2431 if your main focus is on fast-paced gaming performance without spending as much. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
900:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
343 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
507 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
78.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.9
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
343 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
900:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
343 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
507 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$245
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has a price of $245 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$245 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 900:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 343 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 507 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.5 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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